How to Apply for Grand Junction, Colorado Water Rebates
Get approval before removing any high-water grass. $2 per sq ft to low-water plants, $1 per sq ft to low-water grass. Residential turf of 300 to 2,000 sq ft qualifies. Rock-only conversions do not count.
Application Steps
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Schedule a consultation first
Contact the Water Conservation team to schedule a consultation. A specialist has to confirm live high-water turf and approve the project before you remove or abandon any grass.
Open the Waterwise Lawn Program page - 2
Apply and get approval
Complete the Waterwise Lawn Application with the required documents and receive approval before removing any high-water grass. Residential living turf of 300 to 2,000 square feet qualifies.
- 3
Convert to low-water plants
Replace the high-water grass with low-water plants (native pollinator plants, fire-resistant species, trees, or low-water grass and groundcover). The program does not pay for rock-only conversions.
- 4
Inspect and get paid
Coordinate the final inspection to receive $2 per square foot for low-water plants or $1 per square foot for low-water grass or groundcover. Grant funds are limited, so confirm availability.
Grand Junction funds the program with a state grant that runs until exhausted, and a specialist confirms live turf before approval. The pre-approval and no-rock-only rules are what trip most people up.
Full Program Details
See amounts, eligibility requirements, qualifying plants, and FAQs on the full program page.
Grand Junction, Colorado Water Rebates — full guide